विंडो सीट कितने की?
window seat kitne ki?
How much for window seat?
Littéralement: Window seat how much of?
En 15 secondes
- Ask for the price of a window seat quickly.
- Perfect for bus stations and travel agents.
- Uses the English word 'window' which is common in Hindi.
Signification
This is a direct way to ask for the price of a window seat. It is used when buying tickets for buses, trains, or planes where seating choices might cost extra.
Exemples clés
3 sur 6At a private bus booking office
भैया, मनाली वाली बस में विंडो सीट कितने की?
Brother, how much for the window seat in the Manali bus?
Talking to a travel agent
क्या इसमें एक्स्ट्रा चार्ज है? विंडो सीट कितने की?
Is there an extra charge? How much for the window seat?
Texting a friend who is booking tickets
मेरे लिए विंडो सीट लेना! वैसे विंडो सीट कितने की?
Get a window seat for me! By the way, how much for it?
Contexte culturel
In Indian trains, the 'Side Lower' and 'Window' seats are the most requested. People often trade seats with strangers to get them. Private bus operators often charge a 'premium' for window seats on night journeys because they are considered more comfortable for sleeping. It is common to call a male ticket agent 'Bhaiya' (brother) to establish a friendly rapport before asking for a price or a favor. While airline prices are fixed, in some private taxi or bus bookings, asking 'kitne ki hai' can be the start of a small negotiation.
The 'Hai' Drop
Drop the 'hai' at the end to sound like a local. 'Window seat kitne ki?' is much more common than the full sentence.
Gender Matters
If you say 'kitne ka', people will still understand you, but it's a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
En 15 secondes
- Ask for the price of a window seat quickly.
- Perfect for bus stations and travel agents.
- Uses the English word 'window' which is common in Hindi.
What It Means
This phrase is your golden ticket to a better view. It literally asks कितने की (how much) for a विंडो सीट (window seat). In India, the window seat is the most prized spot. It means fresh air on buses and great views on trains. You are asking if there is a premium price for that specific spot.
How To Use It
Use it like a quick question at a ticket counter. You don't need a long sentence. Just point or mention your destination and drop this phrase. It is short, punchy, and very effective. Most people will understand you immediately. You can add भैया (brother) at the start to sound more local.
When To Use It
Use it at private bus booking offices. Use it when talking to a travel agent. It is perfect for those long-distance 'Volvo' bus trips between cities. Even at airport check-in counters, you can use it playfully. It shows you know what you want. Everyone loves a window seat, so don't be shy!
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it on local city buses where seats aren't reserved. You will get some very confused looks! Also, avoid it in high-end corporate meetings unless you are joking. If the price is already listed on a website, asking this might seem redundant. Don't use it if you are already sitting down; it's for the buying stage.
Cultural Background
In India, the window seat is a childhood dream. We call it the 'Window Wali Seat'. It represents the joy of the journey over the destination. On old trains, it was about the breeze. On new planes, it is about the Instagram photo. It is a small luxury that people are often willing to pay a few extra rupees for.
Common Variations
If you want to be more formal, say विंडो सीट का किराया कितना है? (What is the fare for the window seat?). If you are in a rush, just say विंडो सीट मिलेगी? (Will I get a window seat?). Some people might use the Hindi word खिड़की (Khidki) instead of window. So, खिड़की वाली सीट is the more traditional version you might hear.
Notes d'usage
This phrase is neutral and works well in most travel contexts. Remember that 'seat' is treated as a feminine noun in Hindi grammar, which is why we use 'ki' (की).
The 'Hai' Drop
Drop the 'hai' at the end to sound like a local. 'Window seat kitne ki?' is much more common than the full sentence.
Gender Matters
If you say 'kitne ka', people will still understand you, but it's a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Use 'Bhaiya'
Always start with 'Bhaiya' (brother) when asking a male conductor. It makes them more likely to give you a better seat or a fair price.
Exemples
6भैया, मनाली वाली बस में विंडो सीट कितने की?
Brother, how much for the window seat in the Manali bus?
Adding 'Bhaiya' makes the request friendly and local.
क्या इसमें एक्स्ट्रा चार्ज है? विंडो सीट कितने की?
Is there an extra charge? How much for the window seat?
Clarifying if there is a price difference.
मेरे लिए विंडो सीट लेना! वैसे विंडो सीट कितने की?
Get a window seat for me! By the way, how much for it?
Informal check-in with a friend.
नमस्ते, क्या विंडो सीट मिलेगी? विंडो सीट कितने की?
Namaste, can I get a window seat? How much for it?
Polite inquiry at a formal counter.
ठीक है, मैं हट जाता हूँ। विंडो सीट कितने की?
Fine, I'll move. How much for the window seat?
Sarcastic use when a friend is being possessive of their seat.
विंडो सीट कितने की? मुझे बाहर का नज़ारा देखना है।
How much for the window seat? I want to see the view outside.
Explaining the reason for the request.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive marker (ka/ki/ke).
विंडो सीट कितने ___ है?
'Seat' is feminine in Hindi, so we use 'ki'.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask for the price of a window seat?
Choose the best option:
Option B is the standard way to ask 'how much'.
Complete the dialogue between a traveler and an agent.
Traveler: नमस्ते, मुझे एक टिकट चाहिए। Agent: कौन सी सीट? Traveler: ________?
The context of 'which seat' requires a seat-related inquiry.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at the airport and want to know the cost of a window seat upgrade.
This is the specific phrase for seat pricing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesविंडो सीट कितने ___ है?
'Seat' is feminine in Hindi, so we use 'ki'.
Choose the best option:
Option B is the standard way to ask 'how much'.
Traveler: नमस्ते, मुझे एक टिकट चाहिए। Agent: कौन सी सीट? Traveler: ________?
The context of 'which seat' requires a seat-related inquiry.
Situation: You are at the airport and want to know the cost of a window seat upgrade.
This is the specific phrase for seat pricing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Khidki wali seat' is the Hindi version. Both are used, but 'window seat' is very common in cities.
Because 'seat' is a feminine noun in Hindi grammar.
Yes, it is neutral. To make it more polite, add 'Bhaiya' or 'Sir' at the beginning.
Yes, especially for private or premium trains where seat selection has a cost.
Say 'Do window seat kitne ki hain?'.
Ask 'Kya window seat free hai?'.
The 'Aisle seat' (आइल सीट) or 'Middle seat' (बीच वाली सीट).
No, you can use it for any feminine object, like 'chai' (tea) or 'bottle'.
No, for a table by the window, say 'Khidki ke paas wala table milega?' (Can I get a table near the window?).
It is written as two words (विंडो सीट) but treated as a single compound noun.
Expressions liées
आइल सीट (Aisle seat)
contrastThe seat next to the walkway.
एक्स्ट्रा चार्ज (Extra charge)
similarAdditional fee.
सीट नंबर (Seat number)
builds onThe specific number assigned to a seat.
बुकिंग (Booking)
specialized formThe act of reserving a seat.
